All teachers must hold & maintain a current Associate Teacher Child Development Permit which authorizes them to teach young children. Teachers are encouraged to continue their education through the various incentive programs CCA provides. CCA also provides training for staff, on a monthly basis, on various early education practices & other classroom related items, such as classroom management, lesson planning, curriculum ideas, First Aid/CPR , etc.

Opportunities for parent participation, as well as access to resources, compliment the early education & care services.​ CCA offers family support through referrals, parent & community education, priority enrollment for children in child protective serviceor whom are at risk of abuse or neglect, and ethnic & cultural recognition of the families we serve.

Children learn & develop when they are in a predictable environment. As they have an opportunity to anticipate what will occur & can make choices throughout the day. Our center’s curriculum is based on reflective caregiving practices that are developmentally, culturally & linguistically appropriate. Primary caregivers take a playful approach when they interact with the children during routine care times. Children are nurtured, held, & encouraged through positive support & guidance throughout the day. Each child is encouraged to explore the language rich environment via activities such as water & sensory play, various art mediums, reading books, & dramatic play. Hands on activities are designed to promote learning through play, while preparing the children for their future school experience.

Eligibility Requirements​To be eligible for enrollment in the program:* Household income and family size must meet the State Median Income guidelines. Click link for guidelines: TO BE ADDED 7/2017* Need for services must be present:Seeking Employment, Employed, in Training, Education, Incapacitated, or Referral.* The child must be 6 weeks old to Pre-Kindergarten age.

Enrollment Application ProcessYou will need to provide the child’s proof of birth date, proof of your household income, the child’s immunization record & proof of your current employment and/or school or training schedule, or self certify that you are seeking employment. Upon acceptance into the program, physical & dental examinations will be required & a Health History must be provided.

If you feel you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, you can call to make an appointment for enrollment. Printed enrollment application forms are available at our offices or click below for an intake form which you can email to us at admin@californiachildrensacademy.org. Click the link here to download the intake form: cca_eligibility_intake_forms-website.pdf